Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Operating Room Augusta

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

Registered Nurses provide quality nursing services by working with the patient care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care and by providing a positive, supportive environment. The Registered Nurse is a front-line representative of the patient care team, often serving as the intermediary between patients and families, providers, and other care team members. The role also participates in performance improvement initiatives, maintains professional competence, develops others, upholds confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and supports Shared Governance through service on councils or sponsored activities. The position is in the Adult Operating Room in Augusta and works the day shift. The RN monitors, examines, and evaluates patient conditions; contributes to and delivers care plans; coordinates patient flow; documents care; advocates for and educates patients and families; contributes to performance improvement; maintains professional growth; and supports the development of other nurses. The RN complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Required upon hire: ACLS, ARC-ALS, or ACLS-I certification.
Required upon hire: BLS, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I certification.
Required upon hire: Registered Nurse (single-state) or RN-Compact (multistate) license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and well-being.
Deliver care according to the care plan, applying independent judgment where appropriate, and collaborate and communicate care plans with other staff.
Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and patient experience while delivering safe, effective care according to policies and procedures.
Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, incidents, and exceptions related to standards of care or hospital policy.
Listen to patient concerns, identify needs, respond in a timely manner, and serve as an educational resource for patients and families.
Communicate necessary patient information to families, licensed care providers, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Support patient- and family-centered care and provide input to the plan of care by reporting pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
Seek opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute ideas, and support implementation of changes and improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, participate in professional organizations, and stay current with research and industry practices.
Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and participate in peer feedback.
Promote the nursing profession and assist with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.